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What's in a Building?
 Plumbing. At Shambhala Mountain, indoor housing often brings a sigh of relief for its plumbing. warm beds and rooms with doors. In the case of the new Rigden Lodge, dedicated yoga space, program and dining facilities, exercise and massage rooms, and an elevator are just a few components of a building. We might also talk about a building, such as the new lodge, in terms of numbers: 51 beds, $2.6 million in construction costs, $400,000 left to fundraise, three floors fully accessible via elevator, 20,000 new square feet, $130,000 in increased annual revenue, etc.
But what's really in a building? People. Human beings talking, sleeping and contemplating; integrating the experiences they are having during our programs, and connecting deeply with the other people sharing those experiences with them. What's really in a building, in every building at the Center, is the inspiration of the hearts and minds that will carry the magic of Shambhala Mountain back to their daily lives.
Our buildings are thus the very essence of our community and the fulfillment of our mission. A financial contribution to a new building is not about laying bricks and mortar. It is a gift to every human being touched by this land and by our wish to help them awaken wisdom and compassion. When you support the development of our mountain campus, you are supporting a means of creating inner and outer transformation and positive social change.
The building of Shambhala Mountain concerns us all. Please give to support the completion of the Rigden Lodge, whether through a first-time donation or continued annual or monthly giving. Your donations help to make our mission a reality and reflect the vision that holds us—all of us—in the light of the Great Eastern Sun.
Jeff Waltcher, CEO
Shambhala Mountain Development
About the Ridgen Lodge
- Three floors, 20,000 square feet
- Location: just east of the Shambhala
Lodge, forming an L-shape with the
existing building
- Interior & exterior finishes will match
existing lodge
- 51 beds in four configurations:
- 27 rooms with one queen bed & private bath
- 3 suite rooms with one queen bed & private bath
- 9 "monks' rooms" with one full bed and
elegant shared baths
- 2 dorm rooms, each with six twin beds,
and elegant shared baths
- Elevator making all floors accessible to
people with disabilities
- Program facility for 40 people that includes
private dining room, program space, garden
and restrooms
- Yoga studio
- Exercise/Weight room
- Two massage rooms
- Laundry room
- Infirmary with private bath
- New lodge will reduce need to use Shotoku
building as a winter dormitory, opening
up that building for winter assembly use
for staff and programs
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| We look forward to talking with you further about the Rigden Lodge and our other Shambhala Mountain Center
initiatives. If you would like to make a financial contribution or have questions or comments, please contact Heather Philipp in the development office at 1-888-STUPA-21 or (303) 545-0062. |
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